The goal of this five-day accelerated course is to provide IT professionals with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to administer the world's leading database systems and applications. This is a performance-based course designed upon the job-related tasks an advanced professional must perform using new or modified features in the Oracle systems.

Firebrand Training's Program for Oracle 10g DBA Certified Associate Certification affords students the ability to live, learn, and take the vendor exams on-site at our education centres throughout the UK and Europe. Our program is delivered in a distraction-free, immersed environment with on-site accommodations - utilising a curriculum adapted specifically for accelerated learning.

Our instructors are seasoned industry professionals (ranging from renowned authors to senior information technology consultants) with extensive real-world knowledge that is effectively relayed throughout our Oracle Training Camps. The program instructor shall be available at all times to provide individual and group attention, lead lab exercises and practice sessions, and ensure the students' success. Our attention to detail shows in our unsurpassed instruction and customer service, our classroom and testing facilities, and our individual and corporate success stories.

From the skilful crafting of our unique curriculum to our careful selection of courseware to every detail of your training comfort, Firebrand Training is the best way to obtain your Oracle Certification. Other training providers cannot match our commitment to quality instruction-led training and top-notch educational facilities.

Pass OCA 10g first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs

You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor

You’ll learn OCA 10g faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily

You’ll be studying OCA 10g with the best. We’ve been named in Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified 72,589 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business

You'll do more than study Firebrand's courseware. We use practical exercises to make sure you can apply your new knowledge to the work environment. Our instructors use demonstrations and real-world experience to keep the day interesting and engaging

Latest OCA 10g Reviews from our students

The demand for professionals in information technology (IT) is high and the competition for jobs is intense. Individuals, experienced or new to the profession, need to know what skills make them attractive to employers. Employers look for ways to distinguish employees and prospective employees that have the solid foundation of skills needed for effective performance.

The Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) Program helps the IT industry make these distinctions by establishing a standard of competence in specific job roles. An Oracle Certification is a valuable, industry-recognized credential that signifies a proven level of knowledge and ability.

Reasons for OCA certification include career advancement, personal improvement, skills enhancement, and higher salaries. According to Certification Magazine, Oracle certified professionals earned 28% more money than the average IT certified professional. In addition, Computer Reseller News, cites that Oracle certified DBAs on average are paid 21% more than non-certified DBAs.

Benefits to the Technical Professional

The Oracle Certified Professional Program can give you a distinct advantage. An OCA Certification demonstrates that you have solid understanding of a job role and Oracle products used in that role. Being an Oracle Certified Professional can help raise your visibility and increase access to the industry’s most challenging opportunities.

OCA's have testified to the value of Oracle Certification

97% said they have benefited from certification

89% said they gained more confidence in their Oracle expertise after becoming certified

96% would recommend the program to a professional colleague*

Benefits to the IT Employer

The Oracle Certified Associate Program is also valuable to hiring managers who want to distinguish among candidates for critical IT positions. For companies that send employees through annual IT training, certification ensures a return on the training investment by validating the knowledge and understanding gained at training sessions. Companies can also combine certification with an employee development program to enhance employee loyalty and performance on the job.

Hiring certified professionals has a direct impact on a company’s bottom line, as these conclusions from a research study by International Data Corporation** suggest:

Certified Professionals handled 40% more support calls per person, per day than uncertified staff

Companies that advocated certification reported 49% less down-time than those that did not

For the majority of companies surveyed, the savings from increased effectiveness paid the costs of certification in less than nine months

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need:

Intensive group instruction

One-on-one instruction attention

Hands-on labs

Lab partner and group exercises

Question and answer drills

Independent study

This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering training. Courses that include certification come with a Certification Guarantee. Pass first time or train again for free (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs). We do not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes.

Latest OCA 10g Reviews from our students

Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.

Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.

Firebrand goes digital

We’re currently migrating from printed to digital courseware. Some courseware is already available in digital, while other books remain in printed form. To find out if this course is digital, call us on 080 80 800 888.

There are several benefits of easy-to-use digital courseware: downloads are immediate, and you’ll always have your courseware available wherever you are. You won’t need to wait for a printed book to be delivered before you start learning – and it’s better for the environment. You can choose to download the courseware to your own device, or borrow one of ours.

Considering a Microsoft course? Always have the most up-to-date Microsoft digital courseware with ‘Fresh Editions’. This gives you access to all versions of digital courseware – you’ll receive updates and revisions of your textbook, at no charge, for the life of that course.

Examination Passing Policy

Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.

Please note

* Not on all courses

** Examination vouchers are not included for the following courses: GIAC, CREST and CISSP CBK Review. Exam vouchers may also not be included for Apprentices and will require a separate purchase by an employer due to Education and Skills Funding Agency guidelines.

*** On site testing is not included for our PMI, GIAC, CREST, CSX Practitioner or ITIL Managers and Revision Certification Courses

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites?

Just call us on 080 80 800 888 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants.

Firebrand is an immersive environment and requires commitment. Some prerequisites are simply guidelines; you may find your unique experience, attitude and determination enables you to succeed on your accelerated course.

Latest OCA 10g Reviews from our students

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 72,589 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.75% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"A few days of Full-Day training away from your day to day busy life is the best type of training I´ve ever experienced. You won´t regret it!" Ben Cheng. - Oracle Certified Associate 10g (OCA 10g) (5 days) (2006.11.6 to 2006.11.9)

"As a novice I have learnt a lot and found out a lot of interesting tips that I can now build on and use to achieve more qualifications." Selina Flowers, NG. - Oracle OCP Java SE 8 Programmer (4 days) (2018.11.27 to 2018.11.30)

"This is my third course with Firebrand and each time, its been an enriching experience. Though I found that I was out of my depth in the OCA/OCPJP course, the instructor was extremely patient, provided excellent tutelage, and encouraged me to continue pursing the qualifications. He helped me plan a good course of attack in terms of what other courses I can take to prepare for my eventual retake of OCA/OCPJP and also what things I can do in my spare time to really come to grips with Java as a programming language.
That is the beauty of these courses. Extreme in their preparation but even if you don't get the qualification first time, you never walk away empty handed. I feel even more confident that when I return in a few months time, I will pass the OCA and possibly the OCPJP and I have absolutely brilliant instructors - to thank for that, in due course." Joseph Guthrie. - Sun Certified Associate (OCA) Java SE 7 & Professional Java SE 7 Programmer Certification (OCPJP) (6 days) (2015.10.5 to 2015.10.10)

"This is my third course with Firebrand and each time, its been an enriching experience. Though I found that I was out of my depth in the OCA/OCPJP course, the instructor was extremely patient, provided excellent tutelage, and encouraged me to continue pursing the qualifications. He helped me plan a good course of attack in terms of what other courses I can take to prepare for my eventual retake of OCA/OCPJP and also what things I can do in my spare time to really come to grips with Java as a programming language.
That is the beauty of these courses. Extreme in their preparation but even if you don't get the qualification first time, you never walk away empty handed. I feel even more confident that when I return in a few months time, I will pass the OCA and possibly the OCPJP and I have absolutely brilliant instructors - to thank for that, in due course." Joseph Guthrie. - Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) Java SE 7 & Professional Java SE 7 Programmer Certification (OCPJP) (6 days) (2015.10.5 to 2015.10.10)

"Intense, but everything is very well organised. All materials provided, with knowledgeable instructors who are happy to go beyond the material to help with understanding the topics." Anonymous - Sun Certified Associate (OCA) Java SE 7 & Professional Java SE 7 Programmer Certification (OCPJP) (6 days) (2015.10.5 to 2015.10.10)

"Intense, but everything is very well organised. All materials provided, with knowledgeable instructors who are happy to go beyond the material to help with understanding the topics." Anonymous - Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) Java SE 7 & Professional Java SE 7 Programmer Certification (OCPJP) (6 days) (2015.10.5 to 2015.10.10)

"The instructor was brilliant. Both from an educational perspective but also in helping the group jell as a team. His ability to bring what could be a dry subject to life was excellent." G.C. - Oracle Administrator Certified Professional & Associate 11g (OCP & OCA 11g Rev. 2) (8 days) (2011.12.11 to 2011.12.18)

"The course and structured learning day is not an easy one (especially when you are on the 8 day course :) ). However the concept, facilities and teaching at Firebrand are fantastic. I would recommend this course to anyone wanting Oracle Accreditation and a thorough understanding of the subject matter." Paul Andrews, Self employed. - Oracle Administrator Certified Professional & Associate 11g (OCP & OCA 11g Rev. 2) (8 days) (2011.9.4 to 2011.9.11)

"I recommend Firebrand for others as if you want to concentrate on study this is the way to do it. In order to benefit from this course, you will need to be totally focused for the FULL 8 days. The teaching is excellent and can benefit any dedicated student." Anonymous - Oracle Administrator Certified Professional & Associate 11g (OCP & OCA 11g Rev. 2) (8 days) (2011.9.4 to 2011.9.11)

"The ORACLE 11g OCA/OCP course is very intense. The Firebrand instructors take time to work with everybody; it is not for everybody, but Firebrand have setup the facilities to help in every way possible. " Richard Sedgwick. - Oracle Administrator Certified Professional & Associate 11g (OCP & OCA 11g Rev. 2) (8 days) (2011.9.4 to 2011.9.11)

"I had a very intensive boot camp week together with a good crowd of colleague pupils and a great teacher.
We worked (the teacher, too!) about 15 hours every day.
I could never have achieved this level of understanding, and conformance with the way the exams were built, on my own.
It wasn't cheap, but it was worth every penny." Henrik Gillingstam, B3IT Consulting AB. - Oracle Administrator Certified Professional & Associate 11g (OCP & OCA 11g Rev. 2) (8 days) (2011.5.8 to 2011.5.15)

"I found the facilities very good and the instructor kept the course flowing with a good balance of real world examples to back up the course notes.
Make sure you are ready for the long days to get the most out of the course." Trevor Anderson. - Oracle Certified Associate 11g (OCA 11g Rev. 2) (5 days) (2011.5.8 to 2011.5.12)

"Very very intensive course. Would need some knowledge before attending. With 3 exams its hard work and after the second exam the "energy crash" makes it hard to learn new material but nothing a short break (cat nap) wont fix. ;-)" A. A. - Oracle Administrator Certified Professional & Associate 11g (OCP & OCA 11g Rev. 2) (8 days) (2011.5.8 to 2011.5.15)

"The course was intense. The hours were long. The time was short ... Would I do it again?
Oh Yes!
It gave me a very good founding for the OCP Exam and exposed me to virtually all 11G Features it could ... Highly recommended if you are motivated." T. J. - Oracle Administrator Certified Professional & Associate 11g (OCP & OCA 11g Rev. 2) (8 days) (2011.3.13 to 2011.3.20)

"I choose Firebrand as from my previous experience training with them they provide high quality training in a compact format. This makes it possible to learn a lot of material in a short period, although be prepared to work hard." James Bloom, Contractor. - Sun Oracle Certified Master (OCM) Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect (6 days) (2010.9.27 to 2010.10.2)

"I choose Firebrand as from my previous experience training with them they provide high quality training in a compact format. This makes it possible to learn a lot of material in a short period, although be prepared to work hard." James Bloom, Contractor. - Oracle Oracle Certified Master (OCM) Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect (6 days) (2010.9.27 to 2010.10.2)

"The OCP course was fantastic, the standard of instruction was second to none, I achieved my learning objective and am looking forward to expanding on the training." George Anderson. - Oracle Administrator Certified Professional & Associate 11g (OCP & OCA 11g Rev. 2) (8 days) (2010.3.14 to 2010.3.21)

"Firebrand is an exceptional training environment for all types of courses that are available, the instructors are very good at what they teach and it is a good learning center. All the staff involved help ease your time there under what can be very hard circumstances at times. Will definitely use them again. I chose Firebrand Training because many of my friends and staff have used before, it is a good overall facility and training centre." Ian Cochrane, HM Forces. - Oracle Administrator Certified Professional & Associate 11g (OCP & OCA 11g Rev. 2) (8 days) (2010.3.14 to 2010.3.21)

"The OCA/OCP is a great way of cramming an awful lot of information into your brain in a relatively short period of time! Its certainly very intensive but there is a lot to be said for total immersion - it certainly brings you up to speed very quickly and fires your enthusiasm." J.R. - Oracle Administrator Certified Professional & Associate 11g (OCP & OCA 11g Rev. 2) (8 days) (2010.3.14 to 2010.3.21)

"The word immerse definitely holds, it was a very positive training experience where you can be in an environment that promotes rapid learning with the instructor on-hand pretty much whenever you need. Definitely recommended." Shaun Whyte. - Sun Oracle Certified Master (OCM) Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect (6 days) (2010.2.1 to 2010.2.6)

"The word immerse definitely holds, it was a very positive training experience where you can be in an environment that promotes rapid learning with the instructor on-hand pretty much whenever you need. Definitely recommended." Shaun Whyte. - Oracle Oracle Certified Master (OCM) Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect (6 days) (2010.2.1 to 2010.2.6)

"Firebrand Training was a good experience, especially the remote location which really invites to go for your course all the way. Special thanks to our instructor for a work well done." Kristof Devos. - Sun Oracle Certified Master (OCM) Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect (6 days) (2010.2.1 to 2010.2.6)

"Firebrand Training was a good experience, especially the remote location which really invites to go for your course all the way. Special thanks to our instructor for a work well done." Kristof Devos. - Oracle Oracle Certified Master (OCM) Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect (6 days) (2010.2.1 to 2010.2.6)

"The Course Tutor was very good and his deliveries exceeded my expectations. All in all I will like to work with him again and seek professional advice from him. " Edmund K Foli, GalxoSmithKline. - Oracle Administrator Certified Professional & Associate 10g (OCP & OCA 10g) (8 days) (2009.8.30 to 2009.9.6)

"Great staff, entirely focused on your requirements. If you do OCA/OCP make sure you prepare by going through the entire books that deal with both. It will help enormously. The pace of this course is very very intense." K.H. - Oracle Administrator Certified Professional & Associate 10g (OCP & OCA 10g) (8 days) (2009.6.7 to 2009.6.14)

"There were four people on the course and it was pretty intensive. The instructor to student ratio was perfect and enable to get enough instructor time. It was very long hours and additional studying in your rooms. It's a full on course and worth while doing, assuming you can keep awake." S.H, no one. - Oracle Administrator Certified Professional & Associate 10g (OCP & OCA 10g) (8 days) (2009.6.7 to 2009.6.14)

"An effective, if somewhat expensive, learning experience greatly enhanced by the excellent quality of tuition from an extremely knowledgeable and experienced tutor. Hard work and long hours (but that's what we'd expect anyway on a course like this!) pay off when given proper direction and focus, which is what Firebrand Training offers. A thoroughly useful and, dare I say, enjoyable experience which I have no hesitation in recommending to others considering this course." Stephen Smith. - Oracle Administrator Certified Professional & Associate 10g (OCP & OCA 10g) (8 days) (2009.6.7 to 2009.6.14)

"An extremely good course, although quite a high level of the subject required to keep up with the topics covered." S.B, Steria Limited. - Oracle Administrator Certified Professional & Associate 10g (OCP & OCA 10g) (8 days) (2009.3.8 to 2009.3.15)

"I enjoyed the course although it was a long and tiring week. The instructor was wonderful and certainly knew his subject matter. I learnt an awful lot during my stay and would recommend it to someone else." Helen Martin, Stockport College. - Oracle Administrator Certified Professional & Associate 10g (OCP & OCA 10g) (8 days) (2008.11.30 to 2008.12.7)

"It was good to be in a dedicated learning environment away from every day distractions. But be prepared for long days and lots of self study. Also with the help and expertise of the tutor I have increased my knowledge of Oracle and know in what areas I need to do further studying. The accommodation was good and the food excellent." IB. - Oracle Administrator Certified Professional & Associate 10g (OCP & OCA 10g) (8 days) (2008.9.8 to 2008.9.14)

"I have been all over the world working with many companies and have done a lot of training in my life. The training at Firebrand is absolutly fantastic. It has been hard work very focussed and very intensive but I would do another course similar under the same conditions given the chance." Paul Roberts. - Oracle Administrator Certified Professional & Associate 10g (OCP & OCA 10g) (8 days) (2008.7.28 to 2008.8.3)

"I have just spent a week in a training environment that is totally geared towards success in the certification and with an instructor who was not only a very effective teacher and an expert in his subject but also good fun to have around.
I will certainly consider coming back for another course. Please keep up the good work!" Christian Sage. - Oracle Administrator Certified Professional & Associate 10g (OCP & OCA 10g) (8 days) (2008.4.28 to 2008.5.4)

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The prize of "Free Training For Life" is for The Winner's lifetime only. The Winner cannot transfer the prize to another person or send someone else to attend in their place.

There is no alternative to this prize.

The competition will run from 00:01 GMT, Monday 18th March 2019 until 23:59 GMT, Sunday 8th March 2020.

One Winner will be chosen at random from all valid entries.

We will use the email and phone number provided to try and reach The Winner. If The Winner fails to respond by 17:30 GMT, Thursday 12th March 2020 then we will select a new Winner.

The Winner will be announced at 12:00 GMT, Monday 30th March 2020.

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